To apply for a Nigerian Visa, it generally takes a minimum of two weeks, but this timeline can vary depending on your country of origin. It’s important to plan ahead and check the visa requirements at least a month in advance to ensure you have ample time for preparation. You can find the guidelines and application process information here and don’t forget to cross-check with your in-country Nigerian Consulate.   Here are some key things to keep in mind when applying for a Nigerian Visa:

• If you need a visa letter or any other supporting document from Nigeria, you can contact Events@openmrs.org or Christine@openmrs.org.
• Citizens of African countries can apply for a visa on arrival using this link.
• To obtain your visa from your in-country Nigerian consulate, you’ll need to complete an online application form and make a payment through their online platfrom.
  • You’ll then need to submit your application, passport, and other supporting documentation (such as a passport photo on a white background, a letter of invitation, an introduction letter from your organisation, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) from the host organisation and a flight itinerary among others) to the consulate.
  • As you are attending a  conference, the ideal visa type is a Business Visa.
    • Note that there are multiple forms on the immigration website, so be sure to double-check which ones you need to submit (e.g., the Visa on arrival application form is different from the Visa application form).
• If there’s no Nigerian Consulate near you and you’re not from an African country, you can submit your details via Christine@openmrs.org.
  • You’ll need to provide your passport’s data page, a passport photograph, your flight tickets, and your accommodation reservation.
  • The visa fee will be shared with you upon receiving your details, but budget around $200 max, and you should have the cash on hand when you arrive at the airport.

• If your country is not listed below, you’ll need a visa to visit Nigeria. The only countries that don’t require a visa are:
  

 Benin                     Burkina Faso          Cameroon             Cape Verde          Chad                      Côte d’Ivoire           Gambia                  Ghana              

 Guinea                   Guinea-Bissau       Liberia                    Mali                Niger                       Senegal                  Seychelles             Sierra Leone       

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